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October 28, 2009

Have you Created a "To Be" List?
How you work is just as important as what you do

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Classes & Teleconferences Start Next Week
Awakening the Dreamer Symposium- Nov. 8th
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."  
~ Lao Tzu ~

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How long is your "to do" list? Many of you are being asked to take on more duties due to budget cuts and fewer resources. On top of that, there are often thoughts like, "I should be grateful I have a job," and, "If I don't keep up, they'll replace me with one of hundreds of applicants who are looking for work." When I ask employees how they're feeling, they say many days they feel overwhelmed, drained, resentful, frustrated, and/or physically unwell from prioritizing the job at their expense.

Yet, it's not necessarily any easier for many who are looking for work and have a "to do" list that's focused on landing a job. Looking for openings, sending in resumes, and following up with connections can create stress, especially when combined with thoughts like, "I'm worried I won't get a job" or "If only I could get a job, everything would be fine." On tough days, they say they feel anxious, depressed, lost, or even paralyzed to take action but feel the pressure to be positive when asked by others about how their job search is going.

As I think about these two extremes, my thought is, "Why don't we just shift some of the load between overloaded employees and people looking for work so we'd all have a better balance of time, resources, and money?" A little easier said than done in this moment, but this is one reason I'm interested in health care reform.

In the meantime, let's not wait on that when you can take action now to transform your situation.

What do you want "to be" today?checklist
For a moment, set aside your "to do" list. What would you like to feel or be today? Peaceful? Lighthearted? Healthy? Kind? Confident? Inspired? Creative? Prosperous? Accepting what is? Not attached to outcomes?

We hear from spiritual teachers about the importance of being vs. doing, but we tend to focus our attention on "doing" and forget the "being." So, how do you want to be today?

Make a note of these qualities where you will see them, perhaps on your calendar, at the top of your "to do" list, or on a separate check list. (Caution: Don't make it as long as your "to do" list, or you may be hard on yourself for not being it all. Rather, think of these as possibilities for the day.)

As you look at your list, notice what you've already experienced today. Was there a moment of feeling peaceful, for example? If so, check it off. If not, think about how you could bring this quality to what you're doing.

How you do your work is just as important as what you accomplish. Your intention carries an energy that is much more powerful than the results alone. Think of the difference between being served in a busy restaurant by a waiter who is feeling overwhelmed by the rush vs. one who exudes a calmness while also focusing on service.

So, instead of making a win/lose choice of getting things done OR being relaxed or happy, for example, focus on accomplishing what's truly important AND being who you want to be.

Live well,

Christine
MBA, Doctor of Naturopathy
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"Creating Meaningful Work . . . A Natural Approach"

Feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job?
Worried about finding good work in this economy? and/or
Interested in exploring what's next in your career?

If so, join in these sessions to experience a more natural way of finding or creating work that inspires you. You'll understand how the uncertainty and stress of these challenges blocks the visioning, creativity, and energy to resolve your situation and learn about a different approach that is more empowering and effective.

These sessions will inspire you to align your knowledge, skills, and gifts with what's needed in your community as we face major challenges of "doing-more-with-less" expectations within organizations, economic instability, peak oil, climate change, and more.

By the end of each session, you'll have practical steps you can take to move towards what you want. You'll develop the clarity, skills, energy, and confidence to see new possibilities to create meaningful work.

4 bi-weekly teleconference sessions start:
  • Mon., Nov 2nd from 4:30 - 5:45 pm MST OR
  • Wed., Nov 4th from 10:15 - 11:30 am MST (remember to convert for other time zones)
3 bi-weekly in-person sessions start:
  • Wed., Nov 4th from 5:15 - 6:45 pm- Superior CO
For more information, go to my website.

"After taking the classes, I've managed to find happiness again at work. In turn, this positive energy has resulted in more work coming my way and getting done. Your holistic approach to find happiness has been helpful. Thank you for all your wisdom."
- Hector Padilla

Awakening the Dreamer,
Changing The Dream Symposium

Sunday, Nov 8th 2-5 pm in Superior, CO

earthinhands As I mentioned in last month's email, when I attended a Symposium last year, it so profoundly impacted me that I became a volunteer facilitator to share this inspiring message with others. Here's an opportunity for you to experience it.

The mission for the Symposium is a bold one: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on the planet. Through leading-edge information, inspiring multimedia, internal reflection time, and dynamic group interactions, participants are inspired to reconnect with their deep care and concern for our world and are empowered to make a difference.

Go to www.awakeningthedreamer.org to view a trailer about it. Then, click on "Symposium Map" to see a listing of upcoming symposiums around the country, including the one in Superior.

These symposiums have been hosted in organizations, churches, schools, and community groups in more than 35 countries around the world. I hope you can attend and/or pass it along to others who are interested.